Birmingham vs Edinburgh

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Birmingham edges ahead as the better destination in August. Birmingham offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Edinburgh sees 9 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Birmingham sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Edinburgh is also comfortable at 17°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Birmingham is the stronger choice in August. Birmingham receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Birmingham reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Edinburgh averages 17°C (63°F) for the high and 11°C (52°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.

Birmingham receives approximately 64 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Edinburgh sees 77 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Birmingham the drier option by 2 rain days and 13 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.